Hyderabad, July 24 (Reporter) Former President Ramnath Kovind inaugurated the 97th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Pujya Chariji Maharaj ( Parthasarathi Rajagopalachari), one of the pioneering teachers of Heartfulness Meditation, at Kanha Shanti Vanam, on the outskirts of the city, on Wednesday. The event commemorated Chariji’s immense contributions to spiritual evolution and the global Heartfulness movement. Chariji, known for his profound teachings and compassionate guidance, has left an indelible mark on countless hearts. The celebrations began early in the day with a serene meditation session, led by the Global Guide of Heartfulness, Daaji (Kamlesh D. Patel). In his address, Kovind shared a few personal insights based on his experiences with Chariji and the spiritual learnings that he imbibed. He also shared a few profound qualities of Chariji and about the relationship between the Guru (spiritual teacher) and Sishya (disciple). The former President explained how the three qualities that he learned from Chariji were that of obedience to the Guru, surrender to the spiritual guidance and will of the Guru, and then most importantly to imbibe this beautiful aspect of forgiveness that Chariji embodied. He also emphasized how it is paramount to be regular and diligent in spiritual practice, that is to meditate regularly. Thousands of participants gathered at the Kanha Shanti Vanam meditation hall, creating an atmosphere of deep spiritual connection and inner peace. A few books authored by Chariji in English, Hindi and Telugu were re-released by Kovind in the presence of revered Daaji on the occasion. A special announcement was made on the re-release of book named ‘From Daaji with Love’ authored by Rev. Daaji. This book is a treasure trove of spiritual gems found in the letters Daaji has written to family, friends, and seekers over the years in response to letters received from them...////...